Helix Brewing is a nice little brewery tucked away and in what looks like a historic building in an industrial area of La Mesa. The brewery is set up with some really cool touches. With seating inside and outside on a small patio area. I've had a number of their beers and all have been really good. I don't get over to this part of La Mesa often but when I do I will make it a point to stop by. read more

Love this little brewery!!! I actually prefer coming here vs. the larger breweries such as Stone, Ballast Point, etc. It's much more casual and low key at Helix. Not to mention how cheap the beers are! You can't beat spending $6 bucks on a glass of craft beer. I also love that they have corn hole & games and they always have some kind of food truck option. read more

I love that this place is dog friendly, has a nice outdoor area with some greenery and has great brew. It is a nice place to go hangout and socialize with family/friends. They sometimes have live music as well. My dog also loves coming here because he gets so much attention! I have been here about 3 times now and have no compliants. I will definitely be back! read more

If their beer was even almost as good as the ambiance, this place would be unstoppable. This is your average craft beer dad, mediocre, if you build it they will come, brewery. I will come back every once in awhile in hopes that the barrel program at least improves. Good things come to those who wait. Please get better (I'm rooting for you) read more

Very laid back w/a good vibe.. Had a burger from a food truck.. One of the best I've had in a long time... Beer was awesome, will be back to enjoy this place. read more

We loved coming here until we had two flies in a drink. I told the Bartender who was like ok. And didn't do anything about it and asked if he could refill. Really? Refill? The cup that had a two flies In it. Yeah no thanks. Please choose wisely where to go. Obviously they don't care about customer service. read more

Great brewery! Amazing tasting beer! Love the atmosphere, I love that they allow kids makes it convenient for us parents who really need a beer . They have games and food trucks that round out the place! Our new favorite brewery! read more

By far the best brewery in La Mesa, it's definitely one of my go-to spots. They have a ton of great beers, especially the IPAs. My favorites are 1492, Galaxy Rye, and Stanky Dank. The atmosphere inside and outside are awesome, they really did a great job with this place. They have food trucks almost every day of the week, and they almost never disappoint. Follow on IG to find out what the food truck of the day is. read more

Great atmosphere and fantastic beer. Their "Acid Drop" was one of the better hefeweizen's I've had in a long time. Service from the bartender could have been a bit friendlier and quicker, but overall a great experience. read more

All around amazing! The beer is great! The setting is beautiful, and a place I really love to relax. The staff is super friendly and super nice! What a hidden little gym we have here in La Mesa! read more

I took the whole family to Helix Brewing Co. today and we had a great time! The beer was delicious and the entertainment was great. Plenty of games for both kids and adults. We had a lot of fun and we will definitely go back. read more

This place is awesome, as good as it gets. Brews straight from the rivers of Mt Olympus. 'Nuff said.

They have a nice selection of beers that are flavorful and interesting, but not over the top hopped and boozy like many SD breweries. The space is very urban DIY upcycled chic, but the music is so loud I can't hear myself think. I don't think the gal behind the bar could hear me speak either. Oh well. read more

Loved this place! Parking was easy, beer was good, and the ambiance was fantastic. I love being able to sit outside and enjoy the nite, and they had the twinkle lights in the back that always make me happy. read more

Very friendly staff! Live music and games is a plus but the beer are really tasty! I had a sampler when I came through and definitely recommend their red. read more

Really excellent commercial space in La Mesa's industrial park. Old, charismatic brick building, nice patio with planters, old wine barrels and a mister system for hot days! This is a great space to host a party, save for the parking which is limited in the front. The beers were all very good. They have an interesting chocolate rye porter, which is unusual to find in San Diego's beer scene. Excellent. Very good oatmeal stout, serviceable rye IPA and a good hoppy red ale (and more I didn't sample). I like the atmosphere and hope this place makes it in a very crowded beer scene. Worth the visit for good craft beer. And dog friendly! read more

I came here on a Thursday for football had its regulars. The bartender was super nice. Awesome guy. I think I would go back just because he was cool and talked to me since I was there alone. I didn't really enjoy the beer selection. They do have a nitro stout which was really good. The rest of the other beers don't really have much of a difference from other breweries. They have an amazing selection of beers. I guess you have to try them all. They do have some flavored ones but again, they didn't do it for me. Not even their light beer. It was not very tasty. Like I said, if you are a stout drinker this is the place. They are also able to mix the beers around to make like a concoction which seem to be tasty. Some people were asking the bartender to mix their beers and I tried a few. They were ok. Again, not my favorite beer place but would definetky go back. read more

Came in after a root canal redo so can't really go all happy on this, the guy at the bar ( didn't catch a name ) gave me a couple of tasters on the ones I was asking about, both the red and double IPA were tasty. Wasn't expecting much since I wasn't impressed with another brewery in the area but was real happy with the beer ( would have been happier without the dental work) called a buddy out and we had a quick pint. I will definitely come back soon absent the dental visits, great atmosphere too! read more

Beer is good. Good ambience. I like the food trucks. My pet peeve is when they advertise the band will start at 6 but no sign of life until 630 ish. If there is no intent to start on time then change the calendar posting. Overall I like this place and just my minor peeve. read more

The relaxed atmosphere, delicious beers - including a whole new section of the brewery dedicated to sours, live music, and a variety of food trucks makes this brewery one of our family's favorite local destinations. Tyler is always warm and welcoming to our family and friends. A great place to meet nice people, relax, and enjoy a delicious Helix craft brew. So happy to have Helix Brewing in our growing community! read more

Finally a craft beer at a reasonable price. Helix brewing has several 16oz beers for $4.

Took the pup out to Helix Brewing last week to check it out. I was impressed. Cool decor, cool building, friendly staff and most important, good beer. I had 7 of the 8 beers, not a hef fan, and they were quite tasty. I especially liked the porter. Dog friendly with provided water bowl. read more

Great beer, awesome atmosphere. Truly everything you could want when winding down to enjoy good beer from the outdoor seating, to the live music. You have to check it out if this is your thing. read more

Great place to gather and enjoy a great list of beers. If you have not tried Helux stop by.

Brand new brewery in the middle of industrial La Mesa. Great prices, great flight options, always something new. Live music during the summer and plenty of outdoor seating when it's warm. They dont serve food themselves but they do have food trucks pull up every day. read more

Beer was good, prices were good, the only thing that took the star off was the bar size. The place was packed and the bar is only 10 feet long. Beer tenders did the best they could but not enough space. read more

Our first trip to this brewery. Regular drinker at many of the other local breweries. Before ya jump to conclusions, I go not because I'm a drunk, but because I really enjoy local craft beers. The wife kinda likes beers and is along for the ride and the social fun. Anyway, this is a great venue and the beers were great. This is all an older true commercial area of La Mesa. Safe and secure, no issues there. It starts off with an older red brick building with a 'tin' roof which houses the brewery equipment right in the front of the building. Behind the bar is a great glass walled cooler. (I want a set up like this in my next house!) Very 'cool' looking. Very nice patio area with great lighting and a nice shade tree. Nice set up area for the band if they have one. And if you stay inside the main building, you can still talk without the band over powering your conversation. Overall, a MUST visit, even if you're not a beer lover! Just go for the atmosphere and social fun! read more

Great little place in La Mesa, blink and you'll miss it. Really tasty dark beers and friendly people. We had two beer flights (4 4oz. tastes) and played some games. It was a little rainy, but there is cornhole and outdoor seating as well. read more

Helix is awesome! It's a family ran brewery and they are ALL very attentive. We've been coming for months now and they have never failed with service or quality. They have many board games along with cornhole. If you check their Instagram page they will tell you what kind of food truck is available and who will entertain you. The clientele they attract is very mellow, kid and dog friendly. They have an indoor and outdoor seating with heaters in both areas. They are really clean. When the bartenders slow down, they come around to not only pick up glasses but wipe down your table. When they put glasses in the dishwasher, they watch for lipstick stains (big deal for me). This is a home away from home! read more

This is a great micro Brew. They have a quality 10 barrel system which is in easy view. I like to be able to check out the brewing equipment. Staff was very accommodating. A lot of variety on tap and a few off menu choices. We ordered a full flight of samples. Every beer was a good beer and some were excellent. If you like a good Pale Ale or IPA then they have a few good ones. The Stout was Very Good and the Dark Rye was a standout as well. I forget the name but one of the choices was Tart. Kind of interesting but best in the Sample size... I plan on putting this place into my Craft Brew Rotation. If you like to try out Micro Breweries then you have to give this place a shot. read more

Cool atmosphere and good beer. Lots of seating and friendly service. Occasional food trucks outside. Will definitely be coming back.

I really like the atmosphere / vibe of this micro brewery. The beer is great and there are many choices, Prague Nosis is currently my favorite. The people pouring are very pleasant. Fridays and Saturdays they usually have live music. Food trucks / vendors are there almost every day. The website has a calendar that lists food venders and live music. read more

Oh boy, the folks at Helix sure know how to do it right! The beers are all on point, the Galaxy IPA is so good that you'll definitely want to get a growler to go. Awesome bar space that's perfect for meeting up for a beer after work or for starting off the weekend right. Friendly bar staff that's happy to discuss the nuances of the product. Plus you know you're supporting the home grown San Diego craft beer scene read more

We met some friends at the new Helix Brewing yesterday and had a great time! The place has a very cool vibe and the people are super nice, helpful and friendly. I'm not a beer drinker, but I did like the Acid Drop, which was light and refreshing on a hot day! They had a food truck out front, Organic Food Truck, ordered food which was delivered to our table and it was delicious. I definitely recommend giving Helix Brewing a try. Cheers! read more

Great find! This is a fun, urban feel brewery owned by a very nice young man! Beer selection is great, prices are right and the atmosphere is prime! Make sure you stop in sometime! You will be hooked! read more

I had to get away from the insanity at home so I packed up my dogs and headed to Helix brewery. There were other places closer to home, (West coast bar & grill, San Diego brewing,) but these places you can not bring your dogs. My dogs sat quietly under the table while I drank my Helix double I.P.A. Their beers are delicious and top quality. So glad I could bring my dogs with me. They stay home alone enough. Thanks. Bev read more

Like a party on your best friend's patio. Great selection of tasty beers and a large variety of food trucks. The music is up beat and fun for all the ages. Dog Friendly ! read more

Nice atmosphere and pretty good beer. It gets crowded on the weekends it seems and might be hard to get seating for more than 4 people. Arrive early to get good seating. read more

I LOVE this setup/layout. The patio was huge! I loved that they had cornhole going on and some misters keeping people cool. The inside was a bit small (that is in comparison to the amazing patio area). It was great seeing people with dogs, children, and playing games. I felt so relaxed and at home here. I went on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy but not PACKED. Total Goldilocks, just right. The beer was good. Nothing stood out too much, but I certainly enjoyed everything I had. No rockstars among the beer, but definitely respectable and quality filled. I would definitely go back to Helix and I would bring others with me. read more

Hidden gem of a bar! Great beer, great pizza food truck and excellent decor and atmosphere, with friendly staff. Coming here again, and referring friends here! read more